I like the idea of developing a lesson taht leads up to playing an interactive game.
Standards / Learning Performances
Is it clear that the lesson addresses both important content and scientific practices?
Does understanding blood types count as an important idea in biology? If so, then it should be mentioned in a standard that you are supposed to have unpacked by now. You should link to that unpacking.
Instructional Activities
What science practices are required?
You need to explain the process your students will go through more clearly. Do you give them a protocol for determining blood type? I saw the handout explaining the different blood compatibilities, but I missed your explanation of how you're going to help students understand what they are supposed to be doing. Since inquiry is about them doing science, one question would be whether they could actually come up the test protocol themselves.
How are the science practices supported?
It is good that you've got a start on the worksheets that will support their efforts. What will you say and do during each activity?
How are the science practices assessed?
You idea for assessing students with an essay assignment sounds good, but I had trouble figuring out what you would want them to say. It would be helpful if you fleshed out the instructional sequence so that it is more clear what main ideas you want students to come away with.
Inquiry Lesson Feedback: Dan W
Evaluated by: Jay F.Score: 6 /10
I like the idea of developing a lesson taht leads up to playing an interactive game.
Standards / Learning Performances
Is it clear that the lesson addresses both important content and scientific practices?
Does understanding blood types count as an important idea in biology? If so, then it should be mentioned in a standard that you are supposed to have unpacked by now. You should link to that unpacking.Instructional Activities
What science practices are required?
You need to explain the process your students will go through more clearly. Do you give them a protocol for determining blood type? I saw the handout explaining the different blood compatibilities, but I missed your explanation of how you're going to help students understand what they are supposed to be doing. Since inquiry is about them doing science, one question would be whether they could actually come up the test protocol themselves.How are the science practices supported?
It is good that you've got a start on the worksheets that will support their efforts. What will you say and do during each activity?How are the science practices assessed?
You idea for assessing students with an essay assignment sounds good, but I had trouble figuring out what you would want them to say. It would be helpful if you fleshed out the instructional sequence so that it is more clear what main ideas you want students to come away with.